Rapid Diver™ System - Aqua Lung

1 Rapid Diver SystemUser's ManualRev 2/182 Rapid Diver User's ManualCOPYRIGHT NOTICEThis user's manual is copyrighted, all rights reserved. It may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form with out prior consent in writing from Aqua Lung International. 2018 Aqua Lung InternationalRapid Diver System User s manual PN 18563 Rapid Diver System PN 769410, 769401, 769402 TRADEMARK NOTICEAqua Lung is a registered trademark of Aqua Lung InternationalA NOTE is used to emphasize important points, tips and WARNING indicates a procedure or situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death to the CAUTION indicates any situation or technique that could cause damage to the product and could subsequently result in injury to the and thank you for choosing Aqua Lung.

2 Your Rapid Diver System meets all existing standards for quality and performance and has been designed and manufactured with the greatest , CAUTIONS AND NOTES:Pay special attention to information provided in Warnings, Cautions and Notes that are accompanied by one of these symbols:3 General Precautions and Warnings ..4 Product Description ..7 Assembling a Rapid Diver System ..8 Donning and Adjustment ..15 Inflation Methods ..18 Deflation Methods ..19 Buoyancy and Cylinder Capabilities ..21 Pre-Dive Inspection ..22 Post-Dive Inspection ..23 Rapid Diver System and Accessories ..24 Technical Specifications ..26 Dealer Inspection and Service ..27 Warranty Information ..29 Notes ..30 TABLE OF CONTENTS4 Rapid Diver User's ManualGENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGSWARNING: Before using this product, you must receive instruction and certification in SCUBA diving and buoyancy control from a Military or government operated diving school (or any recognized certification agency).

3 Use of SCUBA equipment by uncertified or untrained persons is dangerous and can result in injury or : Before every dive, perform a complete pre-dive inspection according to the procedure prescribed in this manual , to ensure that all components are functioning properly and no signs of damage or leaks are present. If you find that your product is not functioning properly or is damaged, remove it from service until it can be repaired by an Authorized Aqua Lung Dealer or : This manual provides user instructions for the Rapid Diver Pro BC and Rapid Diver System as a complete unit. Products that make up a Rapid Diver System will have user specific manuals included with each product. Before diving with your new Rapid Diver System it is important that you read each product specific manual in its entirety. This allows you to become familiar with the procedures for using each piece of equipment before, during and after the dive.

4 Improper use of your Rapid Diver System could lead to serious injury or : DO NOT inhale from your oral inflator. The BC may contain harmful contaminants or gases, which could cause suffocation or : Become familiar with your BC in a controlled environment such as a swimming pool, in order to weight yourself properly and to become comfortable with using its many features and : The use of some equipment requires additional training beyond that of conventional SCUBA instruction. Be sure to obtain the appropriate instruction from a recognized training agency based on the type of diving equipment being : This BC is designed for use with compressed air or Nitrox/EAN (enriched air nitrox) mixtures not exceeding 40% oxygen. Any use of gas mixtures with increased oxygen content or the addition of helium or other substances may cause corrosion, deterioration and/or premature aging of the BC leading to component failure of the metal and rubber parts.

5 The component failures could lead to a loss of buoyancy control and/or pressure integrity of the BC resulting in injury or death. Non-standard breathing mixtures may also present a risk of fire or explosion. The use of Nitrox/EAN requires additional training. Failure to observe this warning may result in injury or death. Use only nitrogen/oxygen mixtures containing no more than 40% : This is NOT a life jacket or rescue device: It does not guarantee a head-up position of the wearer at the surface. It is not designed to provide face-up flotation in all situations; therefore it does not meet Coast Guard regulations for a life preserver or personal flotation device (PFD). If you become unconscious in the water without a buddy present to immediately give assistance, you may suffer serious injury or death from : TEMPERATURE LIMITATIONS: This BC should be exposed to temperatures no lower than -4 F (-20 C) and no higher than 150 F (65 C).

6 WARNING: Special instruction and procedures are needed when diving in cold water (temperatures below 50 F / 10 C). This instruction is beyond the scope of this manual . Use of this product without proper instruction in cold water diving techniques could result in serious injury or death. Consult a professional diving instructor prior to using this product in cold : Your BC is not a lift bag. DO NOT use it to bring heavy objects to the surface. Doing so may cause permanent damage to the BC and could also result in serious injury or death due to arterial gas embolism or decompression Diver User's ManualWARNING: Although this manual provides some basic guidelines for certain buoyancy control techniques, it is not a substitute for training from a professional diving instructor. Failure to weight yourself properly may create a hazardous condition that could lead to serious injury or death.

7 If you are unsure how to weight yourself in order to achieve optimum buoyancy underwater and on the surface, do not dive until you have obtained the necessary instruction from your diving instructor or an Authorized Aqua Lung Dealer or : In an emergency such as an out of air situation or uncontrolled descent, it is important to remove and jettison weight immediately. DO NOT depend solely on using your BC power inflator to lift you to the : In the event of an uncontrolled, Rapid ascent, it is important to immediately begin venting air from the BC. Continue venting air to slow your ascent rate if neutral buoyancy cannot be you have any questions regarding your Buoyancy Compensator or these instructions, please contact your Authorized Aqua Lung Dealer or Distributor.

8 Distributor information is available on the Aqua Lung website at: NOTE: CE Conformity - This BC conforms to EN 1809: was controlled by the l Institut National de Plong e Professionnelle, organisme notifi n 0078, entr e n 3 port de la pointe rouge 13008 Marseille (1) Rapid Diver Pro BC(2) Soft pack(3) Core Supreme (ACD) Regulator(4) Cylinder bands Long(5) Cylinder bands Short(6) 27 cubic foot (4 L) Steel Cylinder(7) Two Gauge Console(8) Cutting Shears(9) Micro Mask (Black)(10) Soft CasePRODUCT DESCRIPTIONR apid Diver System consists of the following items:12345691087 NOTE: Components that are included with the Rapid Diver System will vary depending on the part number ordered. 8 Rapid Diver User's ManualWhen you first receive your Rapid Diver System , it will be unassembled in its box. It is beyond the scope of this manual to cover the assembly of Life Support equipment, as this requires professional training.

9 It will be necessary to take your Rapid Diver System into an Authorized Aqua Lung Dealer to have your Rapid Diver System A Rapid DIVER SYSTEM1. Place the BC on a flat surface with the front cylinder mount face-up (Fig. 1). NOTE: The short cylinder bands must be used to set-up a front cylinder mount Mount AssemblyFig. 1 Front Cylinder Mount NOTE: The terms Hook & Loop are used throughout this manual . Hook & Loop is commonly known as Velcro , which is a trademarked brand of hook & loop. Some of the BC components have hook & loop attachments. NOTE: A water hydration bladder can fit inside the soft pack pocket. Water hydration bladders are not available through Aqua cylinder can be attached horizontally to the front cylinder mount on the Rapid Diver Pro BC (Fig. 1). This will create a more streamlined position and allows for greater range of motion in the The procedure for weaving the cylinder band through the cam buckle is covered in Threading the Cam-Buckle section of this Open the cylinder band buckles and loosen the Insert the cylinder into the bands from the right side.

10 Position the cylinder so that the valve on/off handle is pointed down towards the diver s feet (Fig. 4).6. The procedure for securing the cylinder band to the cylinder is covered in Securing the Band to the Cylinder section of this Insert the open end of the cylinder band through the webbing on the bottom of the BC. Position the ribbed side of the traction sleeve face up. Insert the cylinder band into the top of the traction sleeve, under the front cylinder mount straps and out the bottom of the traction sleeve (Fig. 2). The traction sleeve should be positioned directly over the front cylinder mount (Fig. 3). Repeat process for other cylinder 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 410 Rapid Diver User's Manual7. Assemble the regulator first stage to the cylinder valve (See manual provided with regulator for attachment instructions). Make sure the first stage faces towards the diver (Fig.)